THE STRAIGHT DOPE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 5, 1996, a trademark application was filed for THE STRAIGHT DOPE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE STRAIGHT DOPE trademark a serial number of 75976959. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, January 19, 2018. This trademark is owned by CHICAGO READER, INCORPORATED. The THE STRAIGHT DOPE trademark is filed in the Communication Services and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ electronic mail services ]

providing, by means of a global computer information network, interactive and non-interactive computer databases containing information in a wide variety of fields; retail store services, available through a global computer information network, featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; providing information in a wide variety of fields by means of a global computer information network
the straight dope

General Information


Serial Number75976959
Word MarkTHE STRAIGHT DOPE
Filing DateTuesday, March 5, 1996
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, January 19, 2018
Registration Number2151502
Registration DateTuesday, April 14, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 27, 1997

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ electronic mail services ]
Goods and Servicesproviding, by means of a global computer information network, interactive and non-interactive computer databases containing information in a wide variety of fields; retail store services, available through a global computer information network, featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; providing information in a wide variety of fields by means of a global computer information network

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 19, 2018
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 30, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 30, 1996

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 17, 1996
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 30, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 30, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA, INC.
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607

Party NameSTRAIGHT DOPE, LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607

Party NameSTM READER, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressChicago, IL 60607

Party NameCL Chicago, Inc.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTampa, FL 33606

Party NameCHICAGO READER, INCORPORATED
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60611

Party NameCHICAGO READER, INCORPORATED
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60611

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 9, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, November 21, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, June 18, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, June 18, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, January 19, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, January 19, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, January 19, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, January 19, 2018REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, January 18, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 17, 2012WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED
Wednesday, October 17, 2012TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 25, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 20, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 20, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 27, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, October 27, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, October 16, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 14, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 15, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, May 4, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Saturday, July 19, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 2, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, May 2, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 14, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 13, 1998ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, February 7, 1998STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, November 12, 1997USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, February 7, 1998DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, August 19, 1997NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 27, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 25, 1997NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, March 24, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 19, 1997EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, February 18, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 12, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, August 8, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER